LBS Level: 5

Demonstration Title: Taking Entry Level Tests

Skills Embedded in the Task
Learning Outcomes Skill Sets Success Markers
Read with understanding for various purposes Decoding skills
  • decodes new vocabulary independently in most materials, applies a full range of efficient reading techniques
Comprehension enhancement skills
  • selects appropriate reading strategies (for example, skims text for specific information; scans text to determine the purpose of the text or the type of material; monitors own comprehension)
Read and comprehend
  • reads independently
  • reads from a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction materials for different purposes
Read and retell
  • continues to make judgements and draws conclusions about ideas in written materials on the basis of evidence from the materials (level 5)
  • distinguishes between logical and illogical arguments,
    objectivity and prejudice (level 4)
Read and Interpret
  • estimates, measures and records the linear dimensions of objects using inches (level 2)
Read to find information and for research
  • continues to use conventions of formal text to locate and interpret information (including selecting information from a line graph)